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SAF policy scorecard: Evaluating state-level sustainable aviation fuel policies in the United States
This paper compares key provisions in current and planned state SAF policies and assesses their strengths and weaknesses.
Environmental and health benefits of a designated North Atlantic Emission Control Area
This study expands our previous evaluation of potential shipping emissions reductions in the proposed North Atlantic Emission Control Area by providing an assessment of the health and environmental benefits under different compliance scenarios.
Fuel consumption from light commercial vehicles in India in fiscal years 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24
This paper examines the fleet-average CO2 emissions of light commercial vehicles in India, analyzes the Indian fleet characteristics relative to the European Union, and examines the emissions performance of Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers.
Electrifying on-road freight: Dump trucks for construction in Zhengzhou, China
Evaluates their operational efficiency and total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel trucks used for construction waste transport.
Impact of a low-emission zone on air pollutants: A case study of Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
This paper evaluates the potential reduction in vehicle emissions that could be achieved by establishing a low-emission zone (LEZ) in Pimpri-Chinchwad, a city of about 2 million people in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Descarbonização da frota de coleta de resíduos sólidos em São Paulo
Analisa o impacto financeiro e ambiental da substituição dos atuais caminhões de coleta de resíduos sólidos movidos a diesel por veículos elétricos e a gás natural veicular (GNV) em São Paulo.
Charging infrastructure in India: Incentives under FAME II and considerations for PM E-DRIVE
This study examines the performance of charging infrastructure component of FAME II, assesses charging infrastructure developed in India and offers policy considerations for charging infrastructure deployment under the latest PM E-DRIVE scheme.
Real-world use cases for zero-emission buses: Operations, charging, and maintenance in Chinese cities
Analyzes real-world performance of e-buses in eight cities of China, highlighting practices and challenges of local fleets.
Economic benefits of building zero-emission capable vessels in East Asia
Examines the economic potential for major shipbuilding nations—China, Republic of Korea, and Japan—in capturing the first mover advantage for the transition to zero-emission capable vessels (ZECVs).
Nationwide port emissions screening for berthed vessels: Prioritizing U.S. port electrification to improve air quality for near-port communities
This study, the first nationwide port emissions screening for at-berth vessels, helps identify U.S. ports where investments in shore power could meaningfully improve air quality in nearby communities.
